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  “Thus,” says Captain Chads in his official report, “has this formidable attack ended in the total discomfiture of the enemy; having called forth from the very small force I have the honor to command, in every instance, the greatest gallantry and uniform good conduct, under the utmost exeriiona by day and night, the greatest part of them having been in the boats since the starting of the expedition for Pegu, on the 26th ultimo.

“From Captain Ryves I have received all the aid and counsel that a good and valuable officer could afford his determined perseverance in holding his ground, when the fire-rafts came down, merit the highest commendation; and from his ready and zealous co-operation with the post at Kemmendine, that place was greatly relieved in the arduous contest it was engaged in.

“Of Lieutenant Kellett I cannot speak in terms sufficiently strong to express my admiration of his uniform gallantry.

“Lieutenant Goldfinch’s conduct has also been most conspicuous, together with that of all the midshipmen named in my reports, not one of whom but has shewn individual acts of great bravery.

“Also to Mr. Manley, the master, who has, from necessity, been frequently left in charge of the ship during my absence, I feel much indebted .”

In another despatch, addressed to Sir Archibald Campbell, the commander of the Arachne says: –

